About Me

Experienced geochemist with a strong academic background and a passion for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies. Over a decade of research on carbonate chemistry, cutting-edge work on enhanced weathering, ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE), and monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV). Now focused on applying this knowledge in startup environments, prototyping reactors and developing MRV-compliant systems for carbon removal.

Education

Dr. rer. nat. in Earth System Sciences
Universität Hamburg • 2009–2013 • (Equivalent to Ph.D.)
Diplom in Geology/Paleontology
Universität Hamburg • 2004–2009 • (Equivalent to M.Sc.)
Vordiplom in Geology/Paleontology
RWTH Aachen • 2002–2004 • (Intermediate examination, comparable to B.Sc.)

Skills

Geochemical & Climate Tech

  • Geochemical Modeling
  • Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR)
  • Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE)
  • Enhanced Weathering
  • MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, Verification)

Programming & Data Science

  • Python (scientific stack)
  • Database & Dashboarding
  • InfluxDB, SQLite, Grafana

Laboratory & Reactor Systems

  • Startup-scale lab buildout
  • Safety & regulatory compliance
  • Pilot systems development

Project & Communication

  • Scientific Writing & Documentation
  • Cross-functional collaboration with R&D, engineering, and MRV teams
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Scientific proposals
  • Public communication

Languages

  • German (native)
  • English (fluent, technical and scientific)

Experience

Geochemical CDR Specialist

Planeteers GmbH, Germany • Since 2024

  • Development and optimization of CO₂-reactive processes and pilot systems
  • MRV integration and uncertainty assessment for alkalinity-based removal methods
  • Scientific support across engineering and operations teams

Geochemical CDR Specialist, MRV Advisor

Freelance • 2023–2024

  • Consulting for startups on geochemical MRV and process validation
  • Development of documentation systems for MRV reporting
  • Advisory on sensor setup and analytical workflows

Research Associate

Universität Hamburg, Germany • 2009–2024

  • Research on carbonate chemistry and biogeochemical cycles
  • Field campaigns, laboratory analysis, and scientific publication
  • Strong focus on geochemical CDR methods, specifically enhanced weathering
  • Supervision of student projects and interdisciplinary collaboration